A new social compact must put children at the centre of South Africa’s national development
When political parties agreed to form a Government of National Unity (GNU), they committed to an inclusive national dialogue with political parties, labour, business, civil society and other sectors. The goal is to develop a ‘social compact’ that would enable South Africa to meet the aspirations of the National Development Plan (NDP) by 2030. Adequate […]
South African Early Childhood Review 2024
30 years into democracy, the average child in South Africa is chronically underpowered to reach their full potential. The 7th Administration is a window of opportunity to turn things around. Young children in South Africa are more likely to live in poverty, suffer from food insecurity and malnutrition, and die before their fifth birthday than […]
Applications for zero-rating are now open! And we’re here to help.
Zero-rating can make your content and services more accessible to those who need them most. We are excited to share fantastic news that could significantly enhance your reach and impact. On 3 May 2024, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) gazetted new regulations outlining the process that public benefit organisations (PBOs) must follow […]
Using incentives for change
The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions Social and economic incentives are powerful tools to motivate and influence […]
Caring about the care economy
The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions In recent years, non-profit organisations (NPOs) have grappled with dwindling donor […]
Trust based funding for NGOs
The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions Community-based organisations (CBOs) are non-profits operating at the local level, albeit with […]
When projects don’t go according to plan
The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions Civil society organisations are a catalyst for innovation and positive social change […]
Putting children first
The Learning Lunch podcast explores ideas, approaches and social innovations – creating opportunity for non-profit organisations’ teams to discover what others are learning and space to reflect on what these insights might mean for their own strategy and programme implementation. Download takeaway instructions Imagine a world where every child is loved, nourished, and protected—where they […]
Change Ideas: Public policies to change our world
DGMT’s new initiative, Change Ideas, through policy briefs, advocacy and engagements with decision-makers and the public, aims to address issues facing South Africa, delve into their root causes, leverage proven research (both locally and internationally) and propose practical solutions that are readily scalable. Change Ideas brings together DGMT’s 10 opportunities for change and draws on […]
Failure to acknowledge and tackle South Africa’s food crisis is reminiscent of Aids denialism
This year is likely to be tumultuous, with social unrest aggravated by electoral politicking. Growing food insecurity is likely to exacerbate this situation, and there are more and more reports of severe acute malnutrition. Death is a dramatic event that catches everybody’s eye. Unsurprisingly, mortality rates are the ultimate bottom line in gauging the success […]
